Description
Sinful white chocolate trash snack mix delivers an irresistible blend of sweet and salty crunch that tempts every palate. Crunchy pretzels, cereals, and candies coated in silky white chocolate create an addictive treat you won’t be able to stop munching.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Base Ingredients:
- 3 cups (720 milliliters) rice or corn cereal squares
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) pretzel twists or sticks
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) salted peanuts
Crunchy/Sweet Add-Ins:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) mini marshmallows
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) candy-coated chocolates
Coating/Binding Ingredients:
- 1 bag (12 ounces/340 grams) white chocolate chips or white candy melts
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) vegetable oil
Instructions
- Gather all necessary equipment including a large mixing bowl, microwave-safe container, and baking sheet lined with parchment paper for optimal preparation.
- Carefully melt white chocolate chips in microwave using short 30-second intervals, stirring between each session to ensure smooth, even consistency without scorching.
- Select a spacious mixing bowl to accommodate all dry ingredients: pretzels, Chex cereal, colorful M&Ms, fluffy marshmallows, and crunchy nuts.
- Gently fold dry ingredients together, creating an even distribution of textures and flavors throughout the mixture.
- Drizzle warm, melted white chocolate over the combined ingredients, using a spatula to coat each piece thoroughly and evenly.
- For additional visual appeal and flavor complexity, sprinkle decorative candy confetti or extra chocolate chips across the mixture.
- Transfer the chocolate-coated mixture onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading it into a uniform single layer to facilitate even cooling.
- Allow the snack mix to rest at room temperature, permitting the white chocolate to solidify completely – approximately 30 minutes.
- Once set, break the hardened mixture into bite-sized clusters, creating an irresistible treat perfect for sharing or enjoying solo.
- Store remaining snack mix in an airtight container to maintain optimal crispness and prevent moisture absorption.
Notes
- Select high-quality white chocolate chips for the richest, smoothest coating that melts beautifully and creates a creamy texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even mixing and prevent chocolate from seizing or becoming grainy during melting.
- Spread the mix on a cold baking sheet or parchment paper to help white chocolate set faster and create a crisp, clean break when serving.
- Customize the mix by swapping ingredients like adding dried cranberries for holiday flair, using gluten-free pretzels for dietary restrictions, or incorporating different nuts for varied crunch and flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg